Believing in Yourself

Abstract

The significance of believing in yourself might appear very obvious; nevertheless, belief in self is so important that it is worth repeating until it sinks into our sometimes unconvinced minds. This special state of believing in yourself reaches considerable proportions of support and help for the surgeon—whether in training, early professional life, or experienced—especially when introduced with principles of self-worth, trust, and confidence. This essay reviews the essential understanding of the role of believing in yourself in the surgeon's career and professional life. Historical examples highlight pioneer surgeons who dealt with circumstances where self-belief was crucial in their advanced work. The goal is to make the surgeon a better professional and a better human being.

KEYWORDS:

• Believe in yourself
• trust
• confidence
• surgery